Packaging

New developments in materials and processes have led to lighter containers and reduced packaging, improved recyclability, faster production cycles, and innovative new uses of renewable biobased resins. Placon Corp., has introduced EcoStar™ HS 1000, a PET-based eco-friendly recyclable material that can be heat-sealed with existing machinery and tools. materials. Its sealing efficiency provides energy savings of 8% to 10% by reducing the duty cycle on RF machines. HS 1000 is also easier to weld and offers 100% fiber tear on the blister-to-card seal while allowing better plastic-to-plastic welding and easy sealing on aqueous-based cards. Toray Plastics America has developed solvent-free polyester LumiLid® lidding films, using Toray's proprietary extrusion coating technology, for frozen and refrigerated food applications.